What you'll do
The ideal combination between a holiday in nature and a hike in the mountains. Bansko is a region that offers a variety of activities, such as trekking, horse riding, mineral pools and entertainment for young and old.
Day 1
The first day I have planned a lighter and faster route. It is not as popular as Vihren and Koncheto, but the view is worth it. I have combined it with beautiful lakes that are on the way.
Lake Muratovo
Escursione
The heart-shaped lake
🚗 You can park at the Vihren hut, to which there is an ideal asphalt road. ❗Keep in mind the closure of the road to the huts in the summer - from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day.
⏳ It will take you an hour and a half from the hut to the lake. 🍏 You can eat in the hut on the way down, but take food and water for the ascent.
👉🏻 Another hour away is Muratov peak, which I strongly recommend you to climb. The views are worth every meter of elevation gain 😍
Muratov peak
Escursione
Pirin panoramas
📍 16 km from Bansko is the Vihren hut, which is the starting point.
🚗 There is an ideal road to it, but keep in mind that access is limited in the summer. From 8:00 to 16:00 there is a patrol that does not allow cars.
⏳ From the hut to the top you have about 2 hours and 40 minutes of walking, passing through Muratovo Lake and Banderishka Porta.
🥾 Be prepared for a steep climb in places and take comfortable shoes for rocky terrain.
Ribno Banderishko Lake
Escursione
The blue of Pirin mountain
🚗 You can park at the Vihren hut, to which there is an ideal asphalt road. ❗Keep in mind the closure of the road to the huts in the summer - from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day.
📍 From Vihren hut you have 1 hour walk to the lake.
👉 The path is not difficult. Please be aware that cooling in the lake is harming it and destroying its biodiversity.
Lake the eye
Escursione
15 minutes walk and you are there
⏳ Only 10 minutes from the car. An ideal, easy walk for everyone. 👨👩👧👦
👉🏻 Starting point is Vihren hut, which can be reached by car.
🚗 The road here is perfect asphalt. Note that in the summer you cannot pass between 8 and 16:00 because they close the road due to nature.